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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LC11 ECXMOT history

LC11 ECX is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 141,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LC11 ECX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
141,629 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC11 ECX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC11 ECX was last recorded at 141,629 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 6,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,060 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,569 miles
Average per year
8,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,629 miles
  • 2025 – 135,060 miles
  • 2024 – 128,975 miles
  • 2023 – 115,370 miles
  • 2022 – 109,694 miles
  • 2021 – 106,700 miles
  • 2020 – 103,147 miles
  • 2019 – 98,294 miles
  • 2018 – 88,699 miles
  • 2017 – 75,389 miles
  • 2016 – 68,543 miles
  • 2015 – 53,432 miles
  • 2014 – 42,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,629 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,629 miles (+6,569)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    141,629 miles
    Test number
    325917227653
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,060 miles (+6,085)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,060 miles
    Test number
    417920223389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,975 miles (+13,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,975 miles
    Test number
    101642852302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass115,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,370 miles
    Test number
    161432920545
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail115,370 miles (+5,676)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,370 miles
    Test number
    468625750746
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass109,694 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,694 miles
    Test number
    149488139722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,700 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,700 miles
    Test number
    308856583280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,147 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,147 miles
    Test number
    443886205992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,294 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,294 miles
    Test number
    236074702795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  10. Fail98,289 miles (+9,590)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,289 miles
    Test number
    661459826979
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  11. Pass88,699 miles (+13,310)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,699 miles
    Test number
    163413843298
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  12. Pass75,389 miles (+6,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,389 miles
    Test number
    597542460419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass68,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,543 miles
    Test number
    497625823143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail68,543 miles (+15,111)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,543 miles
    Test number
    712180992580
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass53,432 miles (+11,066)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,432 miles
    Test number
    767010695072
    • NoteFront and rear perished treads

  16. Pass42,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,366 miles
    Test number
    909198214128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail42,366 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,366 miles
    Test number
    397948014144
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC11 ECX

Does LC11 ECX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC11 ECX is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC11 ECX?
The MOT on LC11 ECX is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC11 ECX done?
LC11 ECX was recorded at 141,629 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 8,104 miles a year.
Has LC11 ECX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC11 ECX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LC11 ECX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC11 ECX find?
LC11 ECX passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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